Energy
has introduced a new set of speakers – the C-Series is intended to
replace both the XL and Connoisseur Series, offering performance and
aesthetics at an affordable price point. It will begin shipping in
October.

The C-Series is comprised of eight models. There are three bookshelf
speakers in varying sizes – the 4.5-inch C-50 ($150/pair), 5.5-inch
C-100 ($200/pair) and 6.5-inch C-200 ($300/pair) – and two tower
models, C-300 ($500/pair) and dual C-500 ($700/pair). The towers are
said to offer significant performance upgrades from the bookshelf
speakers with greater bass output but they do feature the same tweeter
as the bookshelf models to guarantee that tone and timber is
consistent. Center channel options include the 4.5-inch C-C50 ($130)
and 6.5-inch C-C100 ($249) while the rear channel C-R100 ($150)
5.5-inch bipole speaker ensures enveloping effects are reproduced in
harmony with the system.

The series’ design is derived from Energy’s Reference Connoisseur and
Veritas series. The front baffle is carved from a one-inch thick piece
of MDF and finished in hand-rubbed high gloss piano black lacquer to
create a rigid platform that is visually stimulating. The C-Series is
available in either a Black Ash or Cherry finish. As for driver design,
the speakers combine Energy’s one-inch chambered aluminum hyperdrive
dome tweeter with a composite fiberglass cone for dynamic performance.